Carolafelsen

Cliff Prominent sandstone rock formation in Saxony

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Carolafelsen
Carolafelsen, Saxony, Germany
50.9129, 14.2350

How to Get to Carolafelsen #

Access is generally by local roads and footpaths from nearby villages in Saxony. Regional hiking maps and local tourism offices provide the best routes and parking information; public transit connections will vary by season.

Tips for Visiting Carolafelsen #

  • The best photographs of the rock come in morning light when the shadow falls across the valley - check local sunrise times.
  • Wear sturdy footwear on the approach; the final scramble may be steep and the rock can be slippery after rain.

Best Time to Visit Carolafelsen #

Carolafelsen, like many Saxon rock outcrops, is most pleasant to visit in the warmer months when trails are dry.

Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 8-22°C (46-72°F)
Milder weather for hiking and clearer skies for views.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Snow and ice make the area atmospheric but more challenging to access.

Weather & Climate near Carolafelsen #

Climate

Carolafelsen's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (775 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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